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Morgan K, Rees TC. DETERMINATION OF HOP ALPHA-ACIDS BY SEMI-AUTOMATIC CONDUCTOMETRIC TITRATION. JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF BREWING 2013. [DOI: 10.1002/j.2050-0416.1968.tb03146.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Yogalingam K, Kelleher C, Bourke A, Boduszek D, McGee H, Morgan K. Experiences of crisis pregnancy among Irish and non-Irish adults living in Ireland: findings from the Irish Contraception and Crisis Pregnancy Survey 2010 (ICCP-2010). Ir J Med Sci 2013; 182:633-8. [PMID: 23558849 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-013-0943-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2012] [Accepted: 03/18/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Using nationally representative data, this paper investigates the experience of crisis pregnancy (CP) among Irish and non-Irish adults living in Ireland in 2010. AIMS To generate a detailed profile of Irish and non-Irish adults living in Ireland who have had an experience of CP and to investigate the differences in the experiences of CP between Irish and non-Irish adults. METHOD A national cross-sectional telephone survey methodology recruited 3,002 adult (18-45 years) participants (69 % response). Descriptive statistics and Chi-square analysis were used to compare the differences between the Irish (n = 334) and non-Irish sample (n = 57) with an experience of CP. RESULTS The majority of respondents with an experience of CP had a higher education level and were aged between 18 and 25 years. Significant differences, in terms of outcome of CP, were also found between groups; with more Irish respondents choosing parenthood over abortion, compared with their non-Irish counterparts. CONCLUSION This paper presents a unique profile of Irish and non-Irish adults living in Ireland with an experience of CP. Enhanced promotion of longer-acting contraceptives to all younger adults, and targeted awareness raising of post-abortion services among the non-Irish community, is recommended.
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Vigilante T, Toohey J, Gorring A, Blundell V, Saunders T, Mangolamara S, George K, Oobagooma J, Waina M, Morgan K, Doohan K. Island country: Aboriginal connections, values and knowledge of the Western Australian Kimberley islands in the context of an island biological survey. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.18195/issn.0313-122x.81.2013.145-182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Choi YJ, Gabikian P, Zhu F, Appelbaum DE, Wollmann RL, Lukas RV, Xu LW, Thomas RP, Lober RM, Nagpal S, Li G, Megyesi JF, Macdonald D, Chaudhary N, Berghoff AS, Spanberger T, Magerle M, Dinhof C, Woehrer A, Hackl M, Birner P, Widhalm G, Marosi C, Prayer D, Preusser M, Kamson DO, Juhasz C, Buth A, Kupsky WJ, Muzik O, Robinette NL, Barger GR, Mittal S, Kinoshita M, Hirayama R, Chiba Y, Kagawa N, Nonaka M, Kanemura Y, Kishima H, Nakajima S, Hatazawa J, Hashimoto N, Yoshimine T, Kim EH, Kim SH, Nowosielski M, Hutterer M, Putzer D, Iglseder S, Seiz M, Jacobs AH, Gobel G, Stockhammer G, Hutterer M, Nowosielski M, Putzer D, Iglseder S, Seiz M, Jacobs AH, Gobel G, Stockhammer G, Juhasz C, Buth A, Kamson DO, Kupsky WJ, Barger GR, Mittal S, Zach L, Guez D, Last D, Daniels D, Grober Y, Nissim O, Hoffman C, Nass D, Spiegelmann R, Cohen ZR, Mardor Y, Mittal S, Buth A, Kupsky WJ, Kamson DO, Barger GR, Juhasz C, Perreault S, Lober RM, Zhang GH, Hershon L, Decarie JC, Yeom K, Vogel H, Partap S, Carret AS, Fisher PG, Colen RR, Changlai T, Sathyan P, Gutman D, Zinn P, Colen RR, Kovacs A, Zinn P, Jolesz F, Colen RR, Zinn P, Asthagiri A, Vasquez R, Butman J, Wu T, Morgan K, Brewer C, King K, Zalewski C, Jeffrey Kim H, Lonser R, Akbari H, Da X, Macyszyn L, Verma R, Wolf RL, Bilello M, Melhem ER, O'Rourke DM, Davatzikos C, Liu X, Madhankumar AB, Miller PA, Duck KA, Hafenstein S, Rizk E, Sheehan JM, Connor JR, Yang QX, Fouke SJ, Weinberger K, Kelsey M, Cholleti S, Politte D, Marcus D, Boyd A, Keogh B, Benzinger T, Milchenko M, Kim L, Prior F, Kim LM, Commean P, Boyd A, Milchenko M, Politte D, Chicoine M, Rich K, Benzinger T, Marcus D, Jost S, Fatterpekar G, Raz E, Knopp E, Gruber M, Parker E, Golfinos J, Zagzag D, Parker E, Fatterpekar G, Raz E, Narayana A, Johnson G, Placantonakis D, Zagzag D, Wen Q, Essock-Burns E, Li Y, Chang S, Nelson SJ, Li Y, Larson P, Chen A, Lupo JM, Kelley D, Chang S, Nelson SJ, Li Y, Lupo JM, Parvataneni R, Lamborn K, Cha S, Chang S, Nelson SJ, Jalbert LE, Elkhaled A, Phillips JJ, Williams C, Cha S, Berger MS, Chang SM, Nelson SJ, Damek DM, Ney DE, Borges MT, Colantoni W, Bert R, Huang R, Chen C, Mukundan S, Wen P, Norden A, Andre JB, Schmiedeskamp H, Thomas RP, Feroze A, Nagpal S, Zaharchuk G, Straka M, Recht L, Bammer R, Rockhill J, Mrugala M, Fink J, Rostomily R, Link J, Muzi M, Eary J, Krohn K, Perreault S, Lober RM, Partap S, Carret AS, Fisher FG, Ellingson BM, Pope WB, Boxerman JL, Harris RJ, Lai A, Nghiemphu PL, Jeyapalan S, Safran H, Kruse CA, Liau LM, Cloughesy TF, Harris RJ, Cloughesy TF, Lai A, Nghiemphu PL, Pope WB, Ellingson BM, Elkhaled A, Phillips J, Chang SM, Cha S, Nelson SJ. CLIN-RADIOLOGY. Neuro Oncol 2012; 14:vi120-vi128. [PMCID: PMC3488790 DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nos236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Cirignano S, Ensle K, Morgan K, Fisher-Maltese C, Grenci A, Hughes L. Identifying Implementation of Farm-to-School Practices to Promote Interest and Availability of Local Produce in Schools. J Acad Nutr Diet 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.06.295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Hughes L, WuJung C, Savoca L, Cirignano S, Grenci A, Morgan K. Development of Garden-Enhanced Nutrition Education Initiatives to Support School Wellness & Academics. J Acad Nutr Diet 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jand.2012.06.251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Sumter DB, Deutmeyer C, Morgan K. Left inguinal endometriosis. Am Surg 2012; 78:E373-E374. [PMID: 22856481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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Karampelas T, Argyros O, Kostomitsopoulos N, Morgan K, Sayyad N, Tzakos A, Fokas D, Tamvakopoulos C. 824 Cancer Cell's Surface Traits – an Ally in Designing Targeted Cancer Therapies – a GnRH Based Approach. Eur J Cancer 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/s0959-8049(12)71457-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Doyle F, Watson R, Morgan K, McBride O. A hierarchy of distress and invariant item ordering in the General Health Questionnaire-12. J Affect Disord 2012; 139:85-8. [PMID: 22421030 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2011.10.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2011] [Revised: 10/14/2011] [Accepted: 10/14/2011] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Invariant item ordering (IIO) is defined as the extent to which items have the same ordering (in terms of item difficulty/severity - i.e. demonstrating whether items are difficult [rare] or less difficult [common]) for each respondent who completes a scale. IIO is therefore crucial for establishing a scale hierarchy that is replicable across samples, but no research has demonstrated IIO in scales of psychological distress. We aimed to determine if a hierarchy of distress with IIO exists in a large general population sample who completed a scale measuring distress. METHODS Data from 4107 participants who completed the 12-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) from the Northern Ireland Health and Social Wellbeing Survey 2005-6 were analysed. Mokken scaling was used to determine the dimensionality and hierarchy of the GHQ-12, and items were investigated for IIO. RESULTS All items of the GHQ-12 formed a single, strong unidimensional scale (H=0.58). IIO was found for six of the 12 items (H-trans=0.55), and these symptoms reflected the following hierarchy: anhedonia, concentration, participation, coping, decision-making and worthlessness. LIMITATIONS The cross-sectional analysis needs replication. CONCLUSIONS The GHQ-12 showed a hierarchy of distress, but IIO is only demonstrated for six of the items, and the scale could therefore be shortened. Adopting brief, hierarchical scales with IIO may be beneficial in both clinical and research contexts.
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Bartels C, AbuHaliga ARY, McGee H, Morgan K, McElvaney NG, Doyle F. A survey of the prevalence of smoking and smoking cessation advice received by inpatients in a large teaching hospital in Ireland. Ir J Med Sci 2012; 181:445-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s11845-011-0792-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2011] [Accepted: 12/18/2011] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Morgan K, Owczarski SM, Borckardt J, Madan A, Nishimura M, Adams DB. Pain control and quality of life after pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis. J Gastrointest Surg 2012; 16:129-33; discussion 133-4. [PMID: 22042566 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-011-1744-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2011] [Accepted: 10/13/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In selected patients with chronic pancreatitis, total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation can be effective for the treatment of intractable pain while ameliorating postoperative diabetes. Improved quality of life scores and decreased daily narcotic use, as indicators of successful pain relief, are expected after total pancreatectomy. These outcomes and their relationship have not been well examined in this patient group. METHODS A prospectively collected database of patients undergoing extensive pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for pancreatitis was reviewed. Data pertaining to daily oral morphine equivalents (MEs) and quality of life (QOL), as measured by the SF-12 questionnaire, in the preoperative and postoperative period were reviewed. Approval from the IRB for the evaluation of human subjects was obtained. RESULTS Over a 20-month period, 33 patients (25 women, median age 42) underwent extensive pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for pancreatitis. Mean follow-up was 9 months with a range of 6-12 months. Postoperative complications occurred in 16 patients (48%). Preoperative QOL scores were a mean 25 for physical component and 32 for mental health component. Postoperatively, physical component scores averaged 33 at 6 months (p = 0.025) and 36 at 12 months (mean increase of 11); the mental health component scores averaged 43 at 6 months (p = 0.007) and 44 at 12 months (mean increase of 12). Preoperative MEs averaged 357 mg daily. At discharge from the hospital, this number increased to 536 mg average MEs daily, a 50% increase, as expected after major surgery in the chronic pain patient. At 6 months, 15 out of 31 patients (48%) required less daily MEs than preoperatively and averaged 161 mg daily (-55%). By 12 months, 11 out of 17 patients (65%) required less daily MEs than preoperatively and averaged 128 mg daily (-64%); four were narcotic-free (23%). Of the six patients who did not decrease their analgesic requirements at 1 year, five (83%) still had an improved physical QOL score (one patient was unchanged) and all six had an improved mental health QOL. CONCLUSION Total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplant is an effective surgery for end-stage chronic pancreatitis. Quality of life improves early postoperatively while decreased narcotic analgesia requirements occur later. Both improved quality of life and decreased narcotic analgesia requirements continue to occur at least up to 1 year postoperatively. Further investigation is needed to assess the durability of total pancreatectomy with islet autotransplantation for severe chronic pancreatitis with respect to pain relief and improved quality of life.
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Guiney H, Woods N, Whelton H, Morgan K. Predictors of utilisation of dental care services in a nationally representative sample of adults. COMMUNITY DENTAL HEALTH 2011; 28:269-273. [PMID: 22320064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to identify the predictors of utilisation of dental care services in Ireland. PARTICIPANTS The 2007 Irish Survey of Lifestyle, Attitudes and Nutrition is a cross-sectional study, conducted in 2006/2007 (n = 10,364), by interviews at home to a representative sample of adults aged 18 years or over. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Multivariate logistic regression was used to investigate the influence of socioeconomic, predisposing and enabling factors on the odds of males and females having a dental visit in the past year. RESULTS The significant predictors of visiting the dentist in the past year were for males: having 3rd level education, employment status, earning 50,000 euros or more, location of residence, use of a car, brushing frequently, and dentition status. For females, the predictors were being between 25-34 or 55-64 years-old, education level, earning 50,000 euros or more, location of residence, use of a car, brushing frequently and dentition status. CONCLUSIONS Predictors of the use of dental services vary by gender. Predictors common to both genders were education level, higher income, location of residence, use of a car, brushing frequently and dentition status. Many of the predictors of dental visiting in the past year are also related to social inequalities in health. These predictors may be useful markers of impact for policies designed to address inequalities in access to oral health services.
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Morgan K, Bartrop R, Telfer J, Tennant C. A controlled trial investigating the effect of music therapy during an acute psychotic episode. Acta Psychiatr Scand 2011; 124:363-71. [PMID: 21740403 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2011.01739.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of music therapy, as an adjunct to pharmacological therapy during an acute psychotic episode. METHOD Sixty participants were quasi-randomised into either a treatment or control group. Standardised psychological assessments [Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS), Calgary Interview Guide for Depression, Nurses' Observation Scale for Inpatient Evaluation (NOSIE-30) and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS21)] were conducted before and after the sessions to determine whether there were any significant changes in outcomes. RESULTS Statistically significant changes in BPRS scores were seen in the treatment group (n = 25) compared with the control group (n = 24). No significant differences were seen in the results of the Calgary, NOSIE-30 or DASS21 scores. Despite the treatment group, having a 9.3% decrease in their length of stay in hospital as opposed to the control group, this did not reach statistical significance. No significant differences were found when comparing the two groups in their doses of antipsychotic, benzodiazepine, mood stabilising or antidepressant medication or at the 1-month follow-up assessment. CONCLUSION Most of the variables tested in our study but one did not point at any advances of adding music therapy to pharmacological treatment. The finding of improvement in Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale could be an indicator of music therapy as a useful adjunct to pharmacotherapy during an in-patient hospital stay for the few patients amongst those suffering acute psychosis that accept to participate in music therapy.
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Lyon C, Papa L, Ramirez J, Brennan D, Morgan K. 286 Resource Utilization in Local versus Non-local Patients in a Pediatric Emergency Department. Ann Emerg Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2011.06.316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Byström A, Stalfelt A, Egenvall A, Von Peinen K, Morgan K, Roepstorff L. Influence of girth strap placement and panel flocking material on the saddle pressure pattern during riding of horses. Equine Vet J 2011:502-9. [PMID: 21059052 DOI: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2010.00173.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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REASONS FOR PERFORMING STUDY Saddle fit is well recognised as an important factor for the health and performance of riding horses. However, only few studies have addressed general effects of different saddle construction details within a group of horses. OBJECTIVE To assess the influence of girth strap placement, traditional vs. v-system, and panel flocking material, wool vs. synthetic foam, on the saddle pressure pattern during riding. METHODS Six horses were ridden by 3 riders in sitting and rising trot and sitting canter. Saddle pressure was measured with 3 different saddle variants: 1) wool flocked panels and traditional girthing (baseline); 2) wool flocked panels and v-system girthing; and 3) foam filled panels and traditional girthing. From the pressure data, a number of descriptive variables were extracted. These were analysed using ANCOVA models with horse, rider, saddle, seat (sitting/rising, trot only) and speed as independent variables. RESULTS With foam filled panels stride maximum pressures under the hind part of the saddle increased by 7-12% and the area under the saddle with a stride mean pressure >11 kPa increased by 114 cm(2) in trot and 127 cm(2) in canter. With v-system girthing, the latter variable also increased, but only by 53 and 38 cm(2) in trot and canter, respectively. In addition, stride maximum pressures under the front part of the saddle tended to increase (≤ 9%). CONCLUSIONS Both flocking material and girthing have a significant influence on the saddle pressure and should thus be considered in saddle fitting. Wool seems a better flocking material than foam of the type used in the current study. For girthing, traditional placement seems equally good if not better than the v-system. However, further studies are needed to show if these results are valid for a larger population of riding horses.
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Li J, Li XM, Caudill M, Malysheva O, Bardag-Gorce F, Oliva J, French BA, Gorce E, Morgan K, Kathirvel E, Morgan T, French SW. Betaine feeding prevents the blood alcohol cycle in rats fed alcohol continuously for 1 month using the rat intragastric tube feeding model. Exp Mol Pathol 2011; 91:540-7. [PMID: 21708146 DOI: 10.1016/j.yexmp.2011.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2011] [Accepted: 05/26/2011] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Blood alcohol levels (BAL) cycle up and down over a 7-8 day period when ethanol is fed continuously for one month in the intragastric tube feeding rat model (ITFRM) of alcoholic liver disease. The cycling phenomenon is due to an alternating increase and decrease in the metabolic rate. Recently, we found that S-adenosyl-methionine (SAMe) fed with alcohol prevented the BAL cycle. METHOD Using the ITFRM we fed rats betaine (2 g/kg/day) with ethanol for 1 month and recorded the daily 24 h urine ethanol level (UAL) to measure the BAL cycle. UAL is equivalent to BAL because of the constant ethanol infusion. Liver histology, steatosis and BAL were measured terminally after 1 month of treatment. Microarray analysis was done on the mRNA extracted from the liver to determine the effects of betaine and alcohol on changes in gene expression. RESULTS Betaine fed with ethanol completely prevented the BAL cycle similar to SAMe. Betaine also significantly reduced the BAL compared to ethanol fed rats without betaine. This was also observed when SAMe was fed with ethanol. The mechanism involved in both cases is that SAMe is required for the conversion of epinephrine from norepinephrine by phenylethanolamine methyltransferase (PNMT). Epinephrine is 5 to 10 fold more potent than norepinephrine in increasing the metabolic rate. The increase in the metabolic rate generates NAD, permitting ADH to increase the oxidation of alcohol. NAD is the rate limiting factor in oxidation of alcohol by alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). This explains how SAMe and betaine prevented the cycle. Microarray analysis showed that betaine feeding prevented the up regulation of a large number of genes including TLR2/4, Il-1b, Jax3, Sirt3, Fas, Ifngr1, Tgfgr2, Tnfrsf21, Lbp and Stat 3 which could explain how betaine prevented fatty liver. CONCLUSION Betaine feeding lowers the BAL and prevents the BAL cycle by increasing the metabolic rate. This increases the rate of ethanol elimination by generating NAD.
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Wollmann CG, Globits S, Ameri L, Thudt K, Kaiser B, Salomonowitz E, Mayr H, Wilkoff B, Styperek R, Jumrussirikul P, Mirro M, Wong W, Ha K, Healey J, Kaufman ES, Nair GM, Armaganijan LV, Divakaramenon S, Mairesse GH, Brandes A, Crystal E, Tomassoni G, Ryu K, Muir M, O'brien E, Hesselson A, Greenberg S, Hamati F, Styperek R, Alonso J, Peress D, Lee L, Bolanos O, Burger H, Opalka B, Goebel G, Ehrlich W, Walther W, Ziegelhoeffer T, Milasinovic G, Quartieri F, Compton S, Kristiansen N, Li P, Ramza B, Dovellini EV, Michelucci A, Trapani M, Buonamici P, Valenti R, Antoniucci D, Hero M, Guenoun M, Ferrer Hita JJ, Rodriguez-Gonzalez A, Machado-Machado P, Perez-Hernandez LM, Raya-Sanchez JA, Lara-Padron A, Bosa-Ojeda F, Marrero-Rodriguez F, Luedorff G, Grove R, Wolff E, Thale J, Kranig W, Niazi I, Ryu K, Choudhuri I, Akhtar M, Jais P, Maury P, Reddy VY, Neuzil P, Morgan K, Bordachar P, Ritter P, Haissaguerre M, Doering M, Braunschweig F, Gaspar T, Eitel C, Wetzel U, Nitsche B, Piorkowski C, Hindricks G, Gras D, Boulogne E, Simon M, Abraham W. Flash Presentations II. Europace 2011. [DOI: 10.1093/europace/eur218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Rojo J, Schowalter L, Slack G, Morgan K, Barani J, Schujman S, Biswas S, Raghothamachar B, Dudley M, Shur M, Gaska R, Johnson N, Kneissl M. Progress in the Preparation of Aluminum Nitride Substrates from Bulk Crystals. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1557/proc-722-k1.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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AbstractLarge (11-mm diameter) single-crystal AlN boules have been prepared using sublimationrecondensation growth. X-ray topography shows that substrates prepared from those boules have a dislocation density of less than 500 cm-2, while the central region of these substrates was nearly dislocation-free. Rocking curves of less than 10 arcsecs have been obtained indicating the high quality of these crystals. The AlN substrates have been used to growth an AlGaN/AlN multiquantum well structure with excellent crystalline quality and with photoluminescence peaked at around 260nm. In addition, a UV LED with emission wavelength at 360nm has been fabricated. This is the first operating opto-electronic device demonstrated on an AlN substrate.
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O'Halloran P, Brown VT, Morgan K, Maffulli N, Perry M, Morrissey D. The role of the sports and exercise medicine physician in the national health service. Br J Sports Med 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.2010.081554.62] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Perna M, Baker M, Byrne TK, Morgan K. Statins and the Bariatric Patient: Characterization and Perioperative Effects of Statin Therapy in the Gastric Bypass Patient. Am Surg 2011. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481107700119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In surgical patients, statins have been shown to have beneficial effects independent of the lipid-lowering properties. Statin use has not been well studied in the bariatric patient. The objective of this study was to characterize the use of statins in the bariatric surgery patient and compare outcomes, including complications, weight loss, and changes in comorbidities. A retrospective chart review of patients undergoing bariatric surgery between 2005 and 2008 was conducted. Four hundred forty surgical patients charts were reviewed, of which 151 (34%) were taking a perioperative statin. The two groups were similar in length of stay, baseline body mass index, type of procedure, smoking status, and hospital charges. However, the statin group was older, more likely male, and with more baseline comorbidities, including hypertension (HTN), hyperlipidemia (HLD), diabetes mellitus (DM), coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). There was no statistical significance noted in the any complication or death. There was no difference in weight loss over time between the two groups. The statin group was more likely to report resolution in HLD (27.5 vs 9.5%, P = 0.004), but not DM, HTN, or OSA. In summary, there are differences in bariatric patients who take statins compared with their counterparts. Statins with gastric bypass may improve resolution of HLD, which may eventually alter long-term cardiac risk in these patients.
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Perna M, Baker M, Byrne TK, Morgan K. Statins and the bariatric patient: characterization and perioperative effects of statin therapy in the gastric bypass patient. Am Surg 2011; 77:44-47. [PMID: 21396304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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In surgical patients, statins have been shown to have beneficial effects independent of the lipid-lowering properties. Statin use has not been well studied in the bariatric patient. The objective of this study was to characterize the use of statins in the bariatric surgery patient and compare outcomes, including complications, weight loss, and changes in comorbidities. A retrospective chart review of patients undergoing bariatric surgery between 2005 and 2008 was conducted. Four hundred forty surgical patients charts were reviewed, of which 151 (34%) were taking a perioperative statin. The two groups were similar in length of stay, baseline body mass index, type of procedure, smoking status, and hospital charges. However, the statin group was older, more likely male, and with more baseline comorbidities, including hypertension (HTN), hyperlipidemia (HLD), diabetes mellitus (DM), coronary artery disease, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). There was no statistical significance noted in the any complication or death. There was no difference in weight loss over time between the two groups. The statin group was more likely to report resolution in HLD (27.5 vs 9.5%, P = 0.004), but not DM, HTN, or OSA. In summary, there are differences in bariatric patients who take statins compared with their counterparts. Statins with gastric bypass may improve resolution of HLD, which may eventually alter long-term cardiac risk in these patients.
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Fisher HL, Jones PB, Fearon P, Craig TK, Dazzan P, Morgan K, Hutchinson G, Doody GA, McGuffin P, Leff J, Murray RM, Morgan C. The varying impact of type, timing and frequency of exposure to childhood adversity on its association with adult psychotic disorder. Psychol Med 2010; 40:1967-78. [PMID: 20178679 PMCID: PMC3272393 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291710000231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 139] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Childhood adversity has been associated with onset of psychosis in adulthood but these studies have used only general definitions of this environmental risk indicator. Therefore, we sought to explore the prevalence of more specific adverse childhood experiences amongst those with and without psychotic disorders using detailed assessments in a large epidemiological case-control sample (AESOP). METHOD Data were collected on 182 first-presentation psychosis cases and 246 geographically matched controls in two UK centres. Information relating to the timing and frequency of exposure to different types of childhood adversity (neglect, antipathy, physical and sexual abuse, local authority care, disrupted living arrangements and lack of supportive figure) was obtained using the Childhood Experience of Care and Abuse Questionnaire. RESULTS Psychosis cases were three times more likely to report severe physical abuse from the mother that commenced prior to 12 years of age, even after adjustment for other significant forms of adversity and demographic confounders. A non-significant trend was also evident for greater prevalence of reported severe maternal antipathy amongst those with psychosis. Associations with maternal neglect and childhood sexual abuse disappeared after adjusting for maternal physical abuse and antipathy. Paternal maltreatment and other forms of adversity were not associated with psychosis nor was there evidence of a dose-response effect. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that only specific adverse childhood experiences are associated with psychotic disorders and only in a minority of cases. If replicated, this greater precision will ensure that research into the mechanisms underlying the pathway from childhood adversity to psychosis is more fruitful.
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